TOPPER THE BURROWING OWL

Topper is our resident Burrowing Owl. Topper was brought to us from a different center while he was still recovering from a significant head trauma. Because of continuing balance issues and some visual impairment, Topper is non-releasable. Though they are rare in the Ojai Valley, Burrowing Owls are year-round residents in Southern California. They are diurnal owls that live underground and "burrow," much like squirrels. They have thrived in urban environments, making homes from PVC pipes and other unlikely materials.

Ojai Raptor Center is a certified 501(C)(3) non-profit organization. EIN 77-0543286. ORC holds all necessary wildlife rehabilitation permits issued by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.